Shakira

Colombian singer and dancer Shakira shook her hips to worldwide crossover success, becoming the second-most successful female Latin singer of all time (after Gloria Estefan). Born Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll in 1977 to a Colombian mother and a Lebanese father, she started writing songs as a child and performed in local talent shows. Her debut album, titled ‘Magia,’ dropped in 1991 and started her successful Spanish-language career. A decade later, she released her first English album, ‘Laundry Service.’ It peaked on the U.S. charts at No. 3 and featured the smash single ‘Whenever, Wherever.’ Shakira’s other big hits include the infectious ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ and the 2010 World Cup theme ‘Waka Waka (This Time for Africa).’ She raised her stateside profile even further with a pair of coaching stints on ‘The Voice.’

Selected discography: ‘Laundry Service’ (2001), ‘Oral Fixation, Vol. 2′ (2005), ‘She Wolf’ (2009)

Related artists: Rihanna, Usher, Wyclef Jean

Further reading: Shakira’s Best Red Carpet Looks, Shakira Shakes It In GIFs, Shakira’s Activia Commercial

Baby Prank!
Baby Prank!
UPDATE: Well, we didn't see this coming! Shakira's man, Gerard Pique tweeted that the 'Hips Don't Lie' singer gave birth to a son, only to find out later that it was a prank! Congrats to Colombian pop diva Shakira and her footballer boyfriend Gerard Pique on their arrived-a-few-days-late Christmas present. Shakira gave birth to their first child, a son, on Thursday, Dec. 27.
Do You Think Usher + Shakira Are Good Fits for ‘The Voice’ Coaching Panel? – Readers Poll
Do You Think Usher + Shakira Are Good Fits for ‘The Voice’ Coaching Panel? – Readers Poll
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Expectant Parents Shakira + Gerard Pique Check Progress of Renovated Barcelona Home
Expectant Parents Shakira + Gerard Pique Check Progress of Renovated Barcelona Home
With a baby – a son they plan to name Biel -- on the way, pop diva Shakira and her boyfriend and baby daddy, soccer player Gerard Pique, have to make sure all their ducks are in a row so they can focus on their little guy when he arrives. The handsome pair paid a visit to the Barcelona home they are having renovated.
Latin Pop Songs of 2012
Latin Pop Songs of 2012
Stephen Lovekin / Ethan Miller (2), Getty Images From Enrique Iglesias to Shakira, the list of the Top 10 Latin Pop Songs of 2012 features some of the most successful singers in the world. The widespread appeal of the genre is evidenced by the fact that even American and British R&B stars like Chris Brown and Jay Sean are rushing to appear on music by emerging Latin artists. Ch...
Baby Bump Photo
Baby Bump Photo
There's one thing that obviously agrees with Colombian dynamo Shakira and that’s being pregnant. The singer shared an intimate photo of her bare baby bump while snuggling with her boyfriend and baby daddy, soccer star Gerard Pique, and she looks absolutely adorbs.
Shakira Sued for $100 Million
Shakira Sued for $100 Million
Poor Shakira. The Colombian diva, who is expecting her first child with soccer star Gerard Pique, is being sued to the tune of $100 million by her former boyfriend and business partner. That's a whole lot of money to seek from his ex, but he claims to have good reason. He alleges that their business relationship soured after the romance died. Who needs this headache when there is a bun in the oven
Amnesty International Asks Shakira + Rihanna to Cancel Concert in Azerbaijan
Amnesty International Asks Shakira + Rihanna to Cancel Concert in Azerbaijan
When you're a global superstar like Rihanna and Shakira, that means people all across the planet are dying to see you perform live, even in countries you may not be able to pronounce (or that you may not have heard of!). As a result, you may not realize that some of the countries in which you're slated to show your stuff also commit human rights violations. Case in point: Amnesty International is

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